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Warning issued as scammers target UK travellers amid EU entry 'confusing' new rules
By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 05:52 EDT, 10 October 2025 | Updated: 05:52 EDT, 10 October 2025 A warning has been issued as scammers are said to be targetting travellers during the rollout of the new EU border system. The new...

The EU’s new border rolls out today — here’s what you need to know
EU borders are about to look different for British passport holders (Picture: Metro) British passport holders and non-European Union nationals are about to become subject to the European Union’s new Entry-Exit System. The system, often known as...
“New opportunities for growth”: Swiss envoy hails India-EFTA trade pact as milestone after 16 years of negotiations
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Swiss Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Maya Tissafi, has described the newly signed free trade agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries as a "very important step" after 16...

France, Spain and other countries taking Scots' fingerprints from today
From Sunday, October 12, European countries using the Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin new operations at their respective borders. The end of the week will see the gradual roll-out of changes that could result in more data being collected from...

Full list of EU countries taking Brits' fingerprints from today
Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer and Kate Lally SEO writer 10:41, 12 Oct 2025 Spain is one of a long list of countries(Image: georgeclerk via Getty Images) From Sunday, October 12, European nations using the Entry/Exit System (EES) will...

India-EFTA trade pact to boost $100 billion worth of investments, create 1 million jobs
New Delhi: India's trade landscape marked a historic milestone as the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), signed on March 10, 2024, officially came into effect on October 1, 2025. According...

UAE travel alert: Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES) officially in effect; what every traveler must know
Starting October 12, 2025, UAE travelers must provide biometric data, including fingerprints and facial images, upon entering the EU/ AI representational image for illustrative purposes only As of today, October 12, the European Union’s...

India-EFTA trade pact to unlock $100 billion investment, 1 million jobs
The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) that came into effect on October 1, is a historic agreement that marks India’s first Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with four developed European nations –...

India–EFTA trade pact targets $100 billion in investments
The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) has established India’s first free trade agreement (FTA) with four developed European nations, with commitments of $100 billion in investments and the creation of 1 million direct jobs...

Croatia vs Gibraltar Prediction and Betting Tips | October 12th 2025
Croatia and Gibraltar are back in action in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they lock horns at the Stadion Andelko Herjavec on Sunday. Both sides find themselves at opposite ends of the group standings, with Scott Wiseman’s men...

All the 29 EU countries that will take your fingerprint from today
From Sunday, October 12, European countries utilising the Entry/Exit System (EES) will commence new operations at their respective borders. The end of the week will see the gradual roll-out of changes that could result in more data being collected...

India-EFTA trade deal to drive $100 bn investments, create 1 million jobs
India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) New Delhi India's trade landscape marked a historic milestone as the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership...

India–EFTA Trade Agreement Establishes Partnership With Four European Nations, Propelling $100 Billion Investments & 1 Million Direct Jobs
New Delhi: The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) has established India’s first free trade agreement (FTA) with four developed European nations, with commitments of $100 billion in investments and the creation of 1 million...

Full list of EU countries that will start taking your fingerprint from today
From Sunday, October 12, European countries using the Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin new operations at their respective borders. The end of the week will mark the gradual introduction of changes that could see more data from travellers being...

Business News | India-EFTA Trade Pact to Boost USD 100 Billion Worth of Investments, Create 1 Million Jobs
New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): India's trade landscape marked a historic milestone as the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), signed on March 10, 2024, officially came into effect on...

North Macedonia vs Kazakhstan Prediction and Betting Tips | October 13th 2025
North Macedonia will host Kazakhstan at the Tose Proeski Arena on Monday in the penultimate round of their UEFA 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. The home side have performed remarkably well in their qualification campaign so far and sit...

New 'biometric passports' in use across Europe tomorrow and here's what you need to know
The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) launches on Sunday October 12 and it promises to greatly change how we travel in Europe and beyond. The new system, which will affect millions of people around the world, will be operational in 25 EU...

‘India displays resilience amid global uncertainty’
Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Saturday said India is showing remarkable dynamism and resilience amid global uncertainty and a fragmented trade order. Delivering the 85th Kale Memorial Lecture at the Gokhale Institute in Pune, he noted...

New EU Entry/Exit system starts tomorrow - everything you need to know
The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to launch on Sunday, 12 October. This new system, which will impact millions of travellers globally, will be operational in 25 EU countries and four non-EU countries. The EES aims to eliminate the...

India-EFTA trade pact comes into effect, set to bring USD 100 billion investments and one million jobs
Business News TEPA is projected to attract investments worth USD 100 billion and generate one million direct jobs in India over the next 15 years. TEPA is the first Free Trade Agreement signed by India that includes binding commitments on both...